The Beauty of Wat Arun: The Seashell Temple in Bangkok
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Seashell Temple
Wat Arun Rajwararam
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Wat Arun Rajwararam, "Temple of the
Dawn") is a Buddhist temple (wat) in the
Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok,
Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of
the Chao Phraya River. The full name of
the temple is Wat Arunratchawararam
Ratchaworamahawihan
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Named after
Aruna, the Indian God of Dawn, the Wat
Arun is considered one of the most well
known of Thailand's many landmarks.
Entrance Garden
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The outstanding feature of
Wat Arun is its central
prang (Khmer-style
tower). Begun in 1809, it
may have been named
"Temple of the Dawn"
because the first light of
morning reflects off the
surface of the temple with
a pearly iridescence.
Stairway of Wat Arun
Detail of the Prangf
The front entrance of the Ordination Hall
Inner Temple
Buddha Images Inside
Standing Buddha,
"Stopping the
ocean",
Rattanakosin style
"in royal attire",
Wat Arun,
Bangkok, Thailand
Immerse yourself in the magnificence of Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, a renowned Buddhist temple situated in Bangkok, Thailand. Admire its Khmer-style tower, intricate details, serene inner temple, and impressive Buddha images. Discover the spiritual and architectural wonders of this sacred site through stunning visuals capturing its essence.
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Buddhism Wat Arun Seashell Temple
Wat Arun Rajwararam Wat Arun Rajwararam, "Temple of the Dawn") is a Buddhist temple (wat) in the Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The full name of the temple is Wat Arunratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan. Named after Aruna, the Indian God of Dawn, the Wat Arun is considered one of the most well known of Thailand's many landmarks.
The outstanding feature of Wat Arun is its central prang (Khmer-style tower). Begun in 1809, it may have been named "Temple of the Dawn" because the first light of morning reflects off the surface of the temple with a pearly iridescence.
Standing Buddha, "Stopping the ocean", Rattanakosin style "in royal attire", Wat Arun, Bangkok, Thailand
